Produced by Fika Creative Group, the first annual runway show will benefit the Lotus House Women’s Shelter, and showcase curated looks put together through donated items from the Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique, a partner of Lotus House, and vehicle for building grassroots support and raising public awareness to help end homelessness.

Curated Experience

Segunda Mano will be curated using pieces from the Lotus House thrift boutique, donated clothes and ethically sourced items. Mexican-American multi-media artist Danié Gómez-Ortigoza from @JourneyofaBraid who will be hosting this initiative and selecting the pieces for the exhibition.

Details

Date: Thursday, July 8th

Tickets: $15 online sale, $25 at the door

Time: 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Location: Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District

151 NE 41st Street 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33137

Program

• Sustainable Market - The pop-up market will feature local small businesses and artisans that offer sustainable goods. 15% of all sales will be donated to the Lotus House organization. Vendors include Lotus House Thrift Store, Half Asleep and Normou. More announcements coming soon!

• Silent Auction - A specially curated silent auction will take place throughout the event. Our amazing community and event partners will be donating items to this special cause. All funds collected will be donated to the Lotus House organization. Participating Partners include Museum of Art & Design, NoIssue, Upcycle Project, Vital Tonics, Half Asleep, O Miami and Layla Restaurant. More announcements coming soon!

• Sips & Bites - Enjoy libations provided by Veza Sur, Grapecrush Miami. Organic iced tea by Drink Down To Earth and mouth-watering treats provided by Carrot Express. More announcements coming soon!

• Activations - More announcements coming soon!

• Fireside Chat - Before the show starts, join us for a fireside chat with special guests discussing sustainability, fashion and community involvement.

Moderator:

1. Emily Piltzer, Founder, Literary Views

Panelists:

1. Danié Gómez-Ortigoza, Founder, Journey of a Braid

2. Victoria Varela, Assistant Director of Community Outreach, Lotus House

3. Yanira Pineda, Senior Sustainability Coordinator, City of Miami Beach

4. Sofia Mesa, Internship Director, Debris Free Oceans

5. Gabriella Smith, Founder, The UpCycle Project

6. Sofia Borges de Diaz, Co-Founder, Normou

7. Clémentine Desseaux, Founder & CEO, The All Womxn Project

• Fashion Show - The best of the best thrifted pieces from the Lotus House Thrift Boutique, second hand items and ethically sourced outfits will be featured on the runway. Our diverse group of models will be showcasing how amazing summer and swimwear fashion can be found directly from your local thrift store and more. Clémentine Desseaux, Founder & CEO of @theallwomxnproject will be modeling along with women from the Lotus House Thrift shop and community volunteers.

• Artist and designer, Natasha Tomchin, will be curating the backdrop of the runway with her Flora Aurora installation. Debuted at Art Basel 2019, Prismatic Paradise is Natasha’s latest sculptural series inspired by the shapes and shadows of local flora. Based on actual leaf patterns and fabricated from dichroic film, acrylic and metal, these surreal monstera and palm trees cast prismatic-colored shadows different from the light they reflect.

Segunda Mano sounds provided by DJ VAKDEVI! This event is supported by the Miami Design District